Statement from Texas Tech on Suspension of Football Coach Mike Leach

Texas Tech University recently received a complaint from a player and his parents
regarding Red Raider Head Football Coach Mike Leach’s treatment of the athlete after
an injury.

Texas Tech University recently received a complaint from a player and his parents
regarding Red Raider Head Football Coach Mike Leach’s treatment of the athlete after
an injury.

At Texas Tech all such complaints are considered as serious matters, and as a result,
an investigation of the incident is underway. Until the investigation is complete,
Texas Tech University is suspending coach Leach from all duties as Head Football Coach
effective immediately. The investigation into this matter will continue in a thorough
and fair manner.

Coach Ruffin McNeill will assume duties as Interim Head Coach and will coach the team
during the Alamo Bowl.

The decision to take these actions was made in consultation with the Texas Tech University
president, and the Texas Tech University System chancellor, and Board of Regents chairman
and vice chairman.

Because this is a personnel matter no further comment will be forthcoming.